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2016-2017 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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T = Theory (Instruction via lecture, recitiation, discussion, demonstration, or seminar.)
L = Laboratory (Practical Application)
C = Clinical
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Automotive Service Technology |
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AUM 281 - Special Topics
3 Hours: 3L
Prerequisite: With Instructor Permission
This course is designed to allow the student to specialize in a particular area of study with minimum instruction in automotive mechanics application and with evaluation at the instructor’s discretion. Emphasis is placed on a topic/project that the student is interested in and may include any related area in automotive mechanics. Upon completion, the student should be able to work with minimum instruction and execute the necessary techniques to finish a live work project of his or her choice.
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AUM 291 - CO-OP
3 Hours: 3L
Prerequisite: With Instructor Permission
This course constitutes a series wherein the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly related to automotive mechanics. In this course, the employer evaluates the student’s productivity, and the student submits a descriptive report of his work experiences. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate skills learned in an employment setting.
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AUM 293 - Automotive Technology Co-Op
3 Hours: 3L
Prerequisite: With Instructor Permission
These courses constitute a series wherein the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly related to automotive mechanics. In these courses the employer evaluates the student’s productivity and the student submits a descriptive report of his work experiences. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate skills learned in an employment setting.
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Basic Study Skills/Personal Development |
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BSS 090 - Basic Study Skills
3 Hours
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic skills of studying. The course includes activities such as an assessment through testing of academic/study strengths and weaknesses, general information about effective study techniques, and applications of study techniques for specific courses.
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BSS 100 - Career Planning and Personal Development
3 Hours
This course is designed to provide an awareness of and preparation for the world of work. It provides direction in career planning by evaluating individual interest, values, skills, and personality needs to set career goals and establish strategies to achieve those goals.
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BSS 118 - College Study Skills
1 Hour
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 093 or higher placement
This course covers skills and strategies designed to improve study behaviors. Topics include time management, note taking, test taking, memory techniques, active reading strategies, critical thinking, communication skills, learning styles, and other strategies for effective learning. Upon completion, students should be able to apply appropriate study strategies and techniques to the development of an effective study plan.
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Biology |
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BIO 101 - Introduction to Biology I
4 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
Note: Credit toward graduation will not be given for both BIO 101 and BIO 103.
Introduction to Biology I is the first of a two-course sequence designed for non-science majors. It covers historical studies illustrating the scientific method, cellular structure, bioenergetics, cell reproduction, Mendelian and molecular genetics, and a survey of human organ systems. A 120 minute laboratory is required.
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BIO 102 - Introduction to Biology II
4 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in BIO 101
Introduction to Biology II is the second of a two-course sequence for non-science majors. It covers evolutionary principles and relationships, environmental and ecological topics, classification, and a survey of biodiversity. A 120 minute laboratory is required. (Online Only)
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BIO 103 - Principles of Biology I
4 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
Note: Credit toward graduation will not be given for both BIO 101 and 103.
This is an introductory course for science and non-science majors. It covers physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms. These principles are explained through a study of cell structure and function, cellular reproduction, basic biochemistry, cell energetics, the process of photosynthesis, and Mendelian and molecular genetics. Also included are the scientific method, basic principles of evolution, and an overview of the diversity of life with emphasis on viruses, prokaryotes, and protists. A 120 minute laboratory is required.
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BIO 104 - Principles of Biology II
4 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in BIO 103
This course is an introduction to the basic ecological and evolutionary relationships of plants and animals as well as a survey of plant and animal diversity including classification, morphology, physiology, and reproduction. A180 minute laboratory is required. This is a CORE course.
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BIO 120 - Medical Terminology
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
This course is a survey of words, terms, and descriptions commonly used in medical arts. Emphasis is placed on spelling, pronunciation, and meanings of prefixes, suffixes, and roots. No laboratory is required.
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BIO 150 - Human Biology
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
This course introduces the human body with emphasis on structure, function, and pathology. No laboratory is required.
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BIO 201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in BIO 103
Note: BIO 201 cannot be used for Area III credit for the AA and AS degrees.
Human Anatomy and Physiology I covers the structure and function of the human body. Included is an orientation of the human body; basic principles of chemistry; a study of cells and tissues; metabolism; joints; the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems; and the senses. Dissection, histological studies, and physiology are featured in the laboratory experience. A 120 minute laboratory is required.
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BIO 202 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4 Hours
Prerequisite: BIO 103 with a letter grade of C or higher and BIO 201 with a letter grade of C or higher
Note: BIO 202 cannot be used for Area III credit for the AA and AS degrees.
Human Anatomy and Physiology II covers the structure and function of the human body. Included is a study of basic nutrition; basic principles of water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance; as well as the endocrine, respiratory, digestive, excretory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and reproductive systems. Dissection, histological studies, and physiology are featured in the laboratory experience. A 120 minute laboratory is required.
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BIO 220 - General Microbiology
4 Hours
Prerequisite: BIO 103 with a letter grade of C or higher and BIO 201 and BIO 202 with a letter grade of C or higher (Additionally, four (4) semester hours of chemistry is recommended.)
This course includes historical perspectives, cell structure and function, microbial genetics, infectious diseases, immunology, distribution, physiology, culture, identification, classification, and disease control of microorganisms. The laboratory experience includes micro-techniques, distribution, culture, identification, and control. Two120 minute laboratories are required.
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Business |
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BUS 100 - Introduction to Business
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This is a survey course designed to acquaint the student with American business as a dynamic process in a global setting. Topics include the private enterprise system, forms of business ownership, marketing, factors of production, personnel, labor, finance, and taxation.
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BUS 146 - Personal Finance
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course is a survey of topics of interest to the consumer. Topics include budgeting, financial institutions, basic income tax, credit, consumer protection, insurance, house purchasing, retirement planning, estate planning, investing, and consumer purchasing.
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BUS 186 - Elements of Supervision
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of supervision. Topics include the functions of management, responsibilities of the supervisor, management-employee relations, organizational structure, project management, and employee training and rating.
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BUS 189 - Human Relationships
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course enables employees to better understand actions and motivations within the organizational structure. Topics include general principles of human behavior operating in the workplace.
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BUS 215 - Business Communication
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course covers written, oral, and nonverbal communications. Topics include the application of communication principles to the production of clear, correct, and logically organized faxes, emails, memos, letters, resumes, reports, and other business communications.
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BUS 241 - Principles of Accounting I
3 Hours
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in MTH 100 or MTH 116 , RDG 085 or higher placement
This course is designed to provide a basic theory of accounting principles and practices used by service and merchandising enterprises. Emphasis is placed on financial accounting, including the accounting cycle and financial statement preparation analysis.
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BUS 242 - Principles of Accounting II
3 Hours
Prerequisite: BUS 241 .
This course is a continuation of BUS 241 . In addition to a study of financial accounting, this course also places emphasis upon managerial accounting with coverage of corporations, statement analysis, introductory cost accounting, and use of information for planning, control, and decision making.
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BUS 260 - Statistical Data Analysis
3 Hours
Prerequisite: CIS 146 and MTH 112 or higher placement score
This course is an introduction to the use of basic statistical concepts in business applications. Descriptive statistics, index numbers, measures of central tendency and variation, probability, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions, sampling distributions, and point and interval estimation are covered. Computer software applications are utilized.
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BUS 263 - The Legal and Social Environment of Business
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course provides an overview of the legal and social environment for business operations with emphasis on contemporary issues and their subsequent impact on business. Topics include the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the legislative process, civil and criminal law, administrative agencies, trade regulations, consumer protection, contracts, employment, and personal property.
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BUS 275 - Principles of Management
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course provides a basic study of the principles of management. Topics include planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling with emphasis on practical business applications.
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BUS 276 - Human Resource Management
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course provides an overview of the responsibilities of the supervisor of human resources. Topics include the selection, placement, testing, orientation, training, rating, promotion, and transfer of employees.
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BUS 279 - Small Business Management
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course provides an overview of the creation and operation of a small business. Topics include buying a franchise, starting a business, identifying capital resources, understanding markets, managing customer credit, managing accounting systems, budgeting systems, inventory systems, purchasing insurance, and the importance of appropriate legal counsel.
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BUS 285 - Principles of Marketing
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course provides a general overview of the field of marketing. Topics include marketing strategies, channels of distribution, marketing research, and consumer behavior.
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Chemistry |
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CHM 104 - Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
4 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of B or higher in MTH 092 or equivalent mathematics placement score, RDG 085 , and ENG 092 or higher placement
This is a survey course of general chemistry for students who do not intend to major in science or engineering and may not be substituted for CHM 111 . Lectures will emphasize the facts, principles, and theories of general chemistry including math operations, matter and energy, atomic structure, symbols and formulas, nomenclature, the periodic table, bonding concepts, equations, reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, phases of matter, solutions, pH, and equilibrium reactions. Laboratory is required.
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CHM 105 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry
4 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in CHM 104 or CHM 111
This is a survey course of organic chemistry and biochemistry for students who do not intend to major in science or engineering. Topics will include basic nomenclature, classification of organic compounds, typical organic reactions, reactions involved in life processes, function of biomolecules, and the handling and disposal of organic compounds. Laboratory is required.
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CHM 111 - College Chemistry I
4 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in MTH 112 or equivalent math placement score, RDG 085 , and ENG 092 or higher placement
This is the first course in a two-semester sequence designed for the science or engineering major expected to have a strong background in mathematics. Topics in this course include measurement, nomenclature, stoichiometry, atomic structure, equations and reactions, basic concepts of thermo-chemistry, chemical and physical properties, bonding, molecular structure, gas laws, kinetic-molecular theory, condensed matter, solutions, colloids, and some descriptive chemistry topics. Laboratory is required.
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CHM 112 - College Chemistry II
4 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in CHM 111
This is the second course in a two-semester sequence designed primarily for the science and engineering student expected to have a strong background in mathematics. Topics in this course include chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, acids and bases, ionic equilibria of weak electrolytes, solubility product principle, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, oxidation-reduction, nuclear chemistry, an introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry, atmospheric chemistry, and selected topics in descriptive chemistry including the metals, non-metals, semi-metals, coordination compounds, transition compounds, and post-transition compounds. Laboratory is required.
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CHM 221 - Organic Chemistry I
4 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in CHM 112
This is the first course in a two-semester sequence. Topics in this course include nomenclature, structure, physical and chemical properties, synthesis, and typical reactions for aliphatic, alicyclic, and aromatic compounds with special emphasis on reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, and stereochemistry. Laboratory is required and includes the synthesis and confirmation of representative organic compounds with emphasis on basic techniques.
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CHM 222 - Organic Chemistry II
4 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in CHM 221
This is the second course in a two-semester sequence. Topics in this course include nomenclature, structure, physical and chemical properties, synthesis, and typical reactions for aliphatic, alicyclic, aromatic, and biological compounds, polymers and their derivatives, with special emphasis on reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, and stereochemistry. Laboratory is required and includes the synthesis and confirmation of representative organic compounds with emphasis on basic techniques.
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Child Development |
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CHD 100 - Introduction to Early Care and Education of Children
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
This course introduces students to the child education and care profession. It is designed to increase understanding of the basic concepts of child development and the developmental characteristics of children from birth through age 8/9 years, including infant and toddler and pre-school years. This course is the foundation for planning appropriate activities for children and establishing appropriate expectations of young children. This class also offers an opportunity to study the developmental domains (social, emotional, cognitive/language and physical). Course includes observations of the young child in early childhood settings.
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CHD 201 - Child Growth and Development Principles
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
This course is a systematic study of child growth and development from conception through early childhood, with focus on infant and toddler. Emphasis is on principles underlying physical, mental, emotional and social development, and methods of child study and practical implications. Upon completion, students will be able to use knowledge of how young children differ in development and approaches to learning to provide opportunities that supports physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive, and aesthetic development.
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CHD 202 - Children’s Creative Experiences
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
This course focuses on fostering creativity in preschool children and developing a creative attitude in teachers. Topics include selecting and developing creative experiences in language arts, music, art, science, math and movement with observation and participation with young children required. On completion, student will be able to select and implement creative and age-appropriate experiences for young children.
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CHD 203 - Children’s Literature and Language Development
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
This course surveys appropriate literature and language arts activities designed to enhance young children’s speaking, listening, pre-reading and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on developmental appropriateness as related to language. Upon completion, students should be able to create, evaluate and demonstrate activities which support a language-rich environment for young children.
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CHD 204 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Children
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
This course introduces basic methods and materials used in teaching young children. Emphasis is placed on students compiling a professional resource file of activities used for teaching math, language arts, science, and social studies concepts. Upon completion students will be able to demonstrate basic methods of creating learning experiences using developmental appropriate techniques, materials, and realistic expectations, including infant and toddler and pre-school. Course includes observations of young children in a variety of childcare environments.
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CHD 205 - Program Planning for Educating Young Children
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
This course provides students with knowledge to develop programs for early child development. Specific content includes a review of child development concepts and program contents. Upon completion students will be able to develop and evaluate effective programs for the education of young children.
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CHD 206 - Children’s Health and Safety
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
This course introduces basic health, nutrition and safety management practices for young children. Emphasis is placed on how to set up and maintaining safe, healthy environments for young children including specific procedures for infants and toddlers and procedures regarding childhood illnesses and communicable diseases.
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CHD 208 - Administration of Child Development Programs
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
This course includes appropriate administrative policies and procedures relevant to preschool programs. Topics include local, state, and federal regulations, budget planning, record keeping, personnel policies and parent involvement. On completion, students should be able to identify elements of a sound business plan, develop familiarity basic record-keeping techniques, and identify elements of a developmentally appropriate program.
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CHD 209 - Infant and Toddler Education Programs
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
This course focuses on child development from infancy through thirty-five months of age with emphasis on planning programs using developmentally appropriate materials. Emphasis is placed on positive ways to support an infant or toddler’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Upon completion, the students should be able to plan an infant-toddler program and environment that is appropriate and supportive of the families and the children.
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CHD 210 - Educating Exceptional Young Children
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
This course explores the many different types of exceptionalities found in young children. Topics include speech, language, hearing and visual impairments, gifted and talented children, mental retardation, emotional, behavioral, and neurological handicaps. Upon completion, students should be able to identify appropriate strategies for working with children.
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CHD 214 - Families and Communities
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
This course provides students with information about working with diverse families and communities. Students will be introduced to family and community settings, the importance of relationships with children, and the pressing needs of today’s society. Students will study and practice techniques for developing these important relationships and effective communication skills.
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CHD 215 - Supervised Practical Experience in Childhood Development
3 Hours
Prerequisite: CHD 202 , CHD 204 , and CHD 205
This course provides a minimum of 90 hours of hands-on, supervised experience in an approved program for young children. Students will develop a portfolio documenting experiences gained during this course. NOTE: If students are pursuing a certificate in Infant and Toddler, placement must be in an infant and toddler environment.
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Commercial Food Services |
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CFS 199 - Healthy Cooking
1 Hr.
This course is designed to allow the students to become educated in the principles of sound nutrition for the prevention of disease through a lecture/lab course. Basic principles of nutrition will be discussed along with practical aspects of nutrition which will be applied through cooking demonstrations by the instructor.
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Computer Science |
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CIS 117 - Database Management Software Applications
3 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of B or higher in MTH 092 or MTH 100 or higher placement or completion, RDG 085 or higher placement
This course provides students with hands-on experience using database management software. The student will develop skills common to most database management software by developing a wide variety of databases. Emphasis is on planning, developing, and editing functions associated with database management.
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CIS 146 - Microcomputer Applications
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course is an introduction to the most common software applications of microcomputers and includes hands-on use of microcomputers and some of the major commercial software. These software packages should include typical features of office suites, such as word processing, spreadsheets, database systems, and other features found in current software packages. Upon completion, the student should understand common applications and be able to utilize selected features of these packages. This course will help prepare the students for the MOS and IC3 certification.
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CIS 191 - Introduction to Computer Programming Concepts
3 Hours
Prerequisite: MTH 100 or MTH 116 or equivalent placement
Co-Requisite: CIS 193A
This course introduces fundamental concepts, including an algorithmic approach to problem solving via the design and implementation of programs in selected languages. Structured programming techniques involving input/output, conditional statements, loops, files, arrays and structures, and simple data structures are introduced. Students are expected to write programs as part of this course.
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CIS 193A - Introduction to Computer Programming Lab
1Hour 1 Hr.
Co-Requisite: CIS 191
This lab is designed to allow instructors to provide additional implementation of programming concepts as needed. This lab course accompanies CIS 191 .
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CIS 193B - Introduction to Computer Programming Lab
1Hour
Co-Requisite: CIS 251
This lab is designed to allow instructors to provide additional implementation of programming concepts as needed. This lab course accompanies CIS 251 .
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CIS 193C - Introduction to Computer Programming Lab
1 Hour
Co-Requisite: CIS 252
This lab is designed to allow instructors to provide additional implementation of programming concepts as needed. This lab course accompanies CIS 252 .
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CIS 193D - Introduction to Computer Programming Lab
1 Hour
Co-Requisite: CIS 281
This lab is designed to allow instructors to provide additional implementation of programming concepts as needed. This lab course accompanies CIS 281 .
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CIS 196C - Office Applications
3 Hours
Prerequisite: OAD 101 or CIS 146
This course is designed to provide the student with a foundation in the use of computerized equipment and application software as tools in the performance of a variety of office tasks through classroom instruction and lab exercises. Emphasis is on the role of the office professional in the selection and application of appropriate technology to the specific task or combination of tasks. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the selection of appropriate computerized tools to complete designated tasks.
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CIS 196E - Microsoft Excel
3 Hours
Prerequisite: OAD 101 , RDG 085 or higher placement
This course is designed to provide the student with a firm foundation in the use of computerized equipment and appropriate software in performing spreadsheet tasks through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on spreadsheet terminology and design, common formulas, and proper file and disk management procedures. Upon completion, the student should be able to use spreadsheet features to design, format, and graph effective spreadsheets.
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CIS 203 - Introduction to the Information Highway
3 Hours
Prerequisite: CIS 146 .
This course introduces the student to the basic principles of the information highway. The student will be exposed to different network information tools such as electronic mail, network news, gophers, the World Wide Web, browsers, commercial information services, and the use of appropriate editors or software to introduce construction of web environments.
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CIS 251 - C++ Programming
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement and CIS 191
Co-Requisite: CIS 193B
This course is an introduction to the C++ programming language including object-oriented programming. Topics include problem solving and design, control structures, objects and events, user interface construction, and document and program testing. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
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CIS 252 - Advanced C++ Programming
3 Hours
Prerequisite: CIS 251
Co-Requisite: CIS 193C
This course is a continuation of C++ programming. Techniques for the improvement of application and systems programming will be covered, and other topics may include memory management, C Library functions, debugging, portability, and reusable code. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
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CIS 281 - System Analysis and Design
3 Hours
Prerequisite: MTH 116 , MTH 100 , or higher placement or completion and CIS 191 or CIS 251
Co-Requisite: CIS 193D
This course is a study of contemporary theory and systems analysis design. Emphasis is placed on investigating, analyzing, designing, implementing, and documenting computer systems. Upon completion the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
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CIS 286 - Computerized Management Info Systems
3 Hours
Prerequisite: MTH 100 or MTH 116 placement and one of the following: CIS 146 or CIS 251
This course covers the nature of computerized management information systems, problems created by the computer relative to personnel, components of computer systems, programming, and application of computers to business problems.
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CIS 299 - Directed Studies in Computer Science
1-3 Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
This course allows independent study under the direction of an instructor. Topics to be included in the course material will be approved by the instructor prior to or at the beginning of the class. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics as specified by the instructor.
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Computerized Numerical Control |
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CNC 101 - Introduction to CNC
6 Hours: 2T, 4L
This is an introductory course with emphasis placed on the basic concepts and terminology of numerical control. Topics include Cartesian coordinate system, CNC principles, and machine capabilities. The student will gain an understanding of CNC machine tools and their usage.
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CNC 102 - CNC Turning Operations
6 Hours: 3T, 3L
This course is a study introducing the student to two-axis part programming. Applications of graphics programming and lathe set-up are also included. Students will learn to write CNC turning programs, set-up, and operate the CNC lathe.
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CNC 103 - Manual Programming
6 Hours: 2T, 4L
This course emphasizes calculations for CNC machine tools. Topics will include G and M codes, radius programming, and cutter compensations. The student will learn to write a variety of CNC programs which can be used on the job as reference programs.
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CNC 104 - CNC Milling Operations
6 Hours: 3T, 3L
This is a course in programming and operation of the CNC milling machines. Applications include maintenance, safety, and production of machine parts through programming, set-up, and operation. Students will learn to produce finished parts on the CNC milling machines.
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CNC 181 - Special Topics in Computerized Numerical Control
3 Hours: 1T, 2L
These courses provide specialized instruction in various areas related to CNC. Emphasis is placed on meeting students’ needs.
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CNC 215 - Quality Control and Assurance
3 Hours: 2T, 1L
This is an advanced course in parts inspection using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and familiarization of the coordinate measuring machine. Topics include part set-up, tolerance applications, maximum material and least material conditions, perpendicularity, and point of intersection. Upon completion, the student should be able to inspect machined parts demonstrating an understanding of G.D.T. and C.M.M.
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CNC 216 - Quality Control II
3 Hours: 3T
This course is a continuation of CNC 215 . Topics include set-up and operation of a CNC coordinate measuring machine. Students will learn to program and set up a complex part for inspection.
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CNC 217 - Tooling and Machining Data
3 Hours: 3T
This course focuses on technical applications in cutting tool technologies. Emphasis is placed on machining data for material removal parameters on turning and milling machines. Students will learn tool selection, tool terminology, and material removal calculations.
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CNC 222 - Computer Numerical Control Graphics: Turning
3 Hours: 1T, 2L
This course introduces Computer Numerical Control graphics programming and concepts for turning center applications. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of menus to develop a shape file in a graphics CAM system and to develop tool path geometry and part geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a job plan using CAM software, including machine selection, tool selection, operational sequence, speed, feed, and cutting depth.
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CNC 223 - Computer Numerical Control Graphics Programming: Milling
3 Hours: 1T, 2L
This course introduces Computer Numerical Control graphics programming and concepts for machining center applications. Emphasis is placed on developing a shape file in a graphics CAM system and transferring coded information from CAM graphics to the CNC milling center. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a complete job plan using CAM software to create a multi-axis CNC program.
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CNC 230 - Computer Numerical Control Special Projects
3 Hours: 1T, 2L
This course is designed to allow the student to work in the lab with limited supervision. The student is to enhance proficiency levels on various CNC machine tools. Upon completion, the student is expected to plan, execute, and present results of advanced CNC products.
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CNC 281 - Special Topics in Computerized Numerical Control
3 Hours: 1T, 4L
These courses provide specialized instruction in various areas related to CNC. Emphasis is placed on meeting student’s needs.
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Cosmetology |
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COS 111 - Introduction to Cosmetology
3 Hours: 3T
Co-Requisite: COS 112 , COS 125 , and COS 143
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the history and development of cosmetology and standards of professional behavior. Students receive basic information regarding principles and practices of infection control, diseases, and disorders. Additionally, students receive introductory information regarding hair design. The information presented in this course is enhanced by hands-on applications performed in a controlled lab environment. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply safety rules and regulations and write procedures for skills identified in this course. This is a CORE course.
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COS 112 - Introduction to Cosmetology Lab
3 Hours: 3L
Co-Requisite: COS 111 , COS 125 , and COS 143
In this course, students are provided the practical experience for sanitation, shampooing, hair shaping, and hairstyling. Emphasis is placed on disinfection, shampooing, hair shaping, and hairstyling for various types of hair for men and women. This course offers opportunities for students to put into practice concepts learned in the theory component from COS 111 . This is a CORE course.
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COS 113 - Theory of Chemical Services
3 Hours: 3T
Prerequisite: COS 111 , COS 112 , COS 125 , and COS 143
Co-Requisite: COS 114 , COS 115 , and COS 116
During this course students learn concepts of theory of chemical services related to chemical hair texturing. Specific topics include basics of chemistry and electricity, properties of the hair and scalp, and chemical texture services. Safety considerations are emphasized throughout this course. This course is foundational for other courses providing more detailed instruction on these topics. This is a CORE course.
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COS 114 - Chemical Services Lab
3 Hours: 3L
Prerequisite: COS 111 , COS 112 , COS 125 , and COS 143
Co-Requisite: COS 115 , COS 116 , and COS 113
During this course students perform various chemical texturing activities. Emphasis is placed on cosmetologist and client safety, chemical use and handling, hair and scalp analysis, and client consulting. This is a CORE course.
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COS 115 - Hair Coloring Theory
3 Hours: 3T
Prerequisite: COS 111 , COS 112 , COS 125 , and COS 143
Co-Requisite: COS 113 , COS 114 , and COS 116
In this course, students learn the techniques of hair coloring and hair lightening. Emphasis is placed on color application, laws, levels and classifications of color, and problem solving. Upon completion, the student will be able to identify all classifications of hair coloring and the effects on the hair. This is a CORE course.
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COS 116 - Hair Coloring Lab
3 Hours: 3L
Prerequisite: COS 111 , COS 112 , COS 125 , and COS 143
Co-Requisite: COS 113 , COS 114 and COS 115
In this course, students apply hair coloring and hair lightening techniques. Topics include consultation, hair analysis, skin test, and procedures and applications of all classifications of hair coloring and lightening. Upon completion, the student will be able to perform procedures for hair coloring and hair lightening. This is a CORE course.
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COS 117 - Basic Spa Techniques
3 Hours: 3T
Prerequisite: COS 111 , COS 112 , COS 114 , COS 115 , COS 116 , COS 125 , COS 113 , and COS 143
Co-Requisite: COS 118 , COS 144 , and COS 158
This course is the study of cosmetic products, massage, skin care, and hair removal, as well as identifying the structure and function of various systems of the body. Topics include massage skin analysis, skin structure, disease and disorder, light therapy, facials, facial cosmetics, anatomy, hair removal, and nail care. Upon completion, the student will be able to state procedures for analysis, light therapy, facials, hair removal, and identify the structures, functions, disorders of the skin, and nail care. This is a CORE course.
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COS 118 - Basic Spa Techniques Lab
3 Hours: 3L
Prerequisite: COS 111 , COS 112 , COS 114 , COS 115 , COS 116 , COS 125 , COS 113 , and COS 143
Co-Requisite: COS 117 , COS 144 , and COS 158
This course provides practical applications related to the care of the skin and related structure. Emphasis is placed on facial treatments, product application, skin analysis, massage techniques, facial make-up, hair removal, and nail care. Upon completion, the student should be able to prepare clients, assemble sanitized materials, follow procedures for product application, recognize skin disorders, demonstrate facial massage movement, cosmetic application, and hair removal using safety and sanitary precautions, and nail care. This is a CORE course.
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COS 125 - Career and Personal Development
3 Hours: 3T
Co-Requisite: COS 111 , COS 112 , and COS 143 . Esthetics Only: COS 134 , COS 135 , and COS 168 . Nail Technician Only: COS 151 and COS 152
This course provides the study and practice of personal development and career building. Emphasis is placed on building and retaining clientele, communication skills, customer service, continuing education, and goal setting. Upon completion, the student will be able to communicate effectively and practice methods for building and retaining clientele.
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COS 133 - Salon Management Technology
3 Hours: 1T, 2L
Prerequisite: COS 111 , COS 112 , COS 114 , COS 115 , COS 116 , COS 125 , COS 117 , COS 118 , COS 113 , COS 143 , COS 144 , and COS 158
Co-Requisite: COS 167 , COS 182 , and COS 191
This course is designed to develop entry-level management skills for the beauty industry. Topics include job-seeking, leader and entrepreneurship development, business principles, business laws, insurance, marketing, and technology issues in the workplace. Upon completion, the student should be able to list job-seeking and management skills and the technology that is available for use in the salon.
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COS 134 - Advanced Esthetics
3 Hours: 1T, 2L
Co-Requisite: COS 125 , COS 135 and COS 168
This course includes an advanced study of anatomy and physiology relating to skin care, cosmetic chemistry, histology of the skin, and massage and facial treatments. Upon completion, the student should be able to discuss the functions of the skin, effects of chemicals on skin, different types of massage and benefits, and key elements of the basic facial treatment.
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COS 135 - Advanced Esthetics Applications
3 Hours: 3L
Co-Requisite: COS 125 , COS 134 and COS 168
This course provides advanced practical applications related to skin care. Principal topics include massage techniques, various facial treatments, proper product application through skin analysis, and introduction to ingredients and treatments used by the esthetician. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform various massage techniques, prescribe proper type of facial treatment and product, and demonstrate facials using any of the eight functions of the facial machine.
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COS 143 - Specialty Hair Preparation Techniques
3 Hours: 1T, 2L
Co-Requisite: COS 111 , COS 112 , and COS 125
This course focuses on the theory and practice of hair designing. Topics include creating styles using basic and advanced techniques of back combing, up sweeps and braiding. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the techniques and procedures for hair designing.
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COS 144 - Hair Shaping and Design
3 Hours: 1T, 2L
Prerequisite: COS 111 , COS 112 , COS 114 , COS 115 , COS 116 , COS 125 , COS 113 and COS 143
Co-Requisite: COS 117 , COS 118 and COS 158
In this course, students learn the art and techniques of hair shaping. Topics include hair sectioning, correct use of hair shaping implements, and elevations used to create design lines. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the techniques and procedures for creating hair designs.
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COS 151 - Nail Care
3 Hours: 1T, 2L
Co-Requisite: COS 125 and COS 152
This course focuses on all aspects of nail care. Topics include salon conduct, professional ethics, sanitation, nail structure, manicuring, pedicuring, nail disorders, and anatomy and physiology of the arm and hand. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate professional conduct, recognize nail disorders and diseases, and identify the procedures for sanitation and nail care services.
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COS 152 - Nail Care Applications
3 Hours: 3L
Co-Requisite: COS 151 and COS 125
This course provides practice in all aspects of nail care. Topics include salon conduct, professional ethics, bacteriology, sanitation and safety, manicuring and pedicuring. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform nail care procedures.
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COS 153 - Nail Art
3 Hours: 1T, 5L
Prerequisite: COS 151 , COS 152 , and COS 125
Co-Requisite: COS 154 , COS 162 , and COS 191
This course focuses on advanced nail techniques. Topics include acrylic, gel, fiberglass nails, and nail art. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify the different types of sculptured nails and recognize the different techniques of nail art.
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COS 154 - Nail Art Applications
3 Hours: 6L
Prerequisite: COS 151 , COS 152 , and COS 125
Co-Requisite: COS 153 , COS 162 , and COS 191
This course provides practice in advanced nail techniques. Topics include acrylic, gel, fiberglass nails, and nail art. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform the procedures for nail sculpturing and nail art.
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COS 158 - Employability Skills
3 Hours: 3T
Prerequisite: COS 111 , COS 112 , COS 114 , COS 115 , COS 116 , COS 125 , COS 113 , and COS 143
Co-Requisite: COS 117 , COS 118 , and COS 144
This course provides the study of marketable skills to prepare the student to enter the world of work. Emphasis is placed on resumes, interviews, client and business relations, personality, computer literacy and attitude. Upon completion, the student should be prepared to obtain employment in the field for which they have been trained.
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COS 162 - Special Topics in Cosmetology
3 Hours: 6L
Prerequisite: COS 151 , COS 152 , and COS 125
Co-Requisite: COS 153 , COS 154 , and COS 191
This course is designed to allow students to explore issues relevant to the profession of cosmetology. Upon completion, students should have developed new skills in areas of specialization for the cosmetology profession.
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COS 163 - Facial Treatments
3 Hours: 1T, 2L
Prerequisite: COS 134 , COS 135 , COS 168 , and COS 125
Co-Requisite: COS 164 and COS 169
This course includes all phases of facial treatments in the study of skin care. Topics include treatments for oily, dry, and special skin applications. Upon completion, students will able to apply facial treatments according to skin type.
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COS 164 - Facial Machine
3 Hours: 3L
Prerequisite: COS 125 , COS 134 , COS 135 , and COS 168
Co-Requisite: COS 163 , COS 164, and COS 169
This is a course designed to provide practical experience using the vapor and facial machine with hydraulic chair. Topics include the uses of electricity and safety practices, machine and apparants, use of the magnifying lamp, and light therapy. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of electrical safety and skills in the use of facial machines.
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COS 165 - Related Subjects Estheticians
3 Hours: 3L
Prerequisite: COS 125 , COS 134 , COS 135 , COS 163 , COS 164 , COS 168 , and COS 169
Co-Requisite: COS 181 and COS 191
This course includes subjects related to the methods for removing unwanted hair. This course includes such topics as electrolysis information and definitions, safety methods of permanent hair removal, the practice of removal of superfluous hair, and the use of depilatories. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply depilatories and practice all safety precautions.
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COS 167 - State Board Review
3 Hours: 1T, 2L
Prerequisite: COS 111 , COS 112 , COS 114 , COS 115 , COS 116 , COS 125 , COS 117 , COS 118 , COS 113 , COS 143 , COS 144 , and COS 158
Co-Requisite: COS 133 , COS 182 , and COS 191
Students are provided a complete review of all procedures and practical skills pertaining to their training in the program. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the practical skills necessary to complete successfully the required State Board of Cosmetology examination and entry-level employment.
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COS 168 - Bacteriology and Sanitation
3 Hours: 1T, 2L
Co-Requisite: COS 125 , COS 134 and COS 135
In this skin care course, emphasis is placed on the decontamination, infection control and safety practiced in the esthetics facility. Topics covered include demonstration of sanitation, sterilization methods and bacterial prevention. Upon completion, the student will be able to properly sanitize facial implements and identify non-reusable items.
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COS 169 - Skin Functions
3 Hours: 3L
Prerequisite: COS 125 , COS 134 , COS 135 , and COS 168
Co-Requisite: COS 163 and COS 164
This course introduces skin functions and disorders. Topics include practical application for skin disorder treatments, dermabrasion, and skin refining. Upon completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate procedures for acne, facials and masks for deeper layers and wrinkles.
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